Gumbo Boys

Firstly, i would like to say how disappointed in myself for not leaving a review sooner. I have been to gumbo boys a few times and i promise you every time I go i feel a taste of NOLA, the food taste very authentic. I've only been to NOLA once but i tired sooo many good food and Gumbo Boys gives me those type of vibes. its a small restaurant and the food is cooked fresh so sometimes there is a wait but not out of control, if you don't have the time, call your order in , the owner provides amazing service. One of the must haves are the Boudin Balls with the remoulade sauce. the soft crab is delicious i need about 5 of them. if we can get some crabs in the gumbo that would be amazing but the gumbo is delicious. ( honestly) The Cajun The red beans and rice with corn bread and a side of cat fish is to die for. I can go on and on but i would like you all to give it a try. OH yeah the parking is a litter scares but it is a paid parking lot next door.

I've been enjoying Gumbo Boys ever since they sold food on a humble table on the sidewalk off 6th or 7th streets. This was about 3+ years ago. Now they have a whole store front!I was sad when the table setup disappeared off 6th street. Never knew what happened to the Gumbo Boys.... and long and behold I search for cajun food on Yelp today and find out that they opened a whole store front!! Wow!!The food was really superb back then so I was curious to see how it measures up now that they have a dedicated restaurant with a kitchen.I ordered the seafood gumbo and the red beans. Both were amazing!!! Just how I remembered it from back in the day when they sold both items on a very humble table off the street. I noticed that the Jambalaya is missing on the menu!!! I totally suggest that Gumbo Boys bring it back!! It was amazing also. Same fellow cooking and serving the food!There is no beating around the bush.... the restaurant is not in the best area of town. People from out of town or first timers in the area should most definitely exercise caution after the sun goes down. From very humble beginnings to a store front: I can't use enough words to recommend this cajun kitchen... it is really a treat and I strongly recommend it! I will be returning very soon!!!

My partners and I went here for lunch recently. The murals on the stall are so cute and the person at the counter was very patient as we decided on all the things we wanted. We ordered so many things so we could try it all!The only thing that missed the mark was the cornbread. Everything else was good to great. My boyfriend was pleased with the fried catfish - one of his favorites from someone who grew up in Southern Louisiana. My partner got the blue crab po boy. It was tender and flavorful with great bread. Both the red beans and rice and the gumbo had so much protein - tons of sausage in both and a lot of chicken in the gumbo. A great value. The hushpuppies were crunchy outside and tender inside with great flavor throughout. I want to go back and try the shrimp and grits.

Some of the best gumbo I've had in LA! Various portion sizes to choose from and plenty of shrimp, chicken and sausage in my serving. Comes Roth crackers. Fish poboy was fully dressed. This too was enjoyable but could have had a bit more meat.The server was friendly, brought us our food (we sat at one of the two tables in the front).This is primarily a to-go restaurant. People I chatted with ordered in advance and came to pick up their orders. It's a cute facade but NO ambience. Downtown LA is not clean and the homeless population is in this area. Lost a star due to location. I located street parking and my sister paid $10 for the lot next to the restaurant.I would order takeout if in the area and I had someplace to eat or take the food.

The woman who took our order was very kind and patient as it was our first time. The food was just ok. I expected more spice and seasoning from a New Orleans spot. The dipping sauce again was just ok. Didn't have much favor to it. The fish I ordered was cooked well but definitely was not what I expected. It took a while for the food to come out but the beans and rice were cold. Best part was the fries.

Okay, so I'm from Texas. The cousin state to Louisiana, and this place is not a Cajun place like either state. The food is better than a lot of places here, BUT nah. Not even close.The shrimp are a good size and fried well, but super salty. The fried okra was like dried out? No okra in it. Just fried pieces. The gumbo, OMG, was like gravy. Legit tasted like brown gravy.I do want to try the beignets though, but I won't expect much. And I don't understand why they are open until 9, if they don't want to serve people after 8. Most of the items are sold out anyway. And I didn't like the one lady screaming from the back, like I was speaking to her. She probably should just take the orders since she kept leaning over the lady shoulder, who was taking my order.Then as I'm waiting for my food, I hear them yelling and screaming about how people order late and they just received a door dash order. Talking about "this ain't chili's." It's not a place I'd dine in, and honestly I'd order to have ready for when I arrive. It's right off downtown streets, so yea.

Gumbo boys were simple and delicious! There are few tables outside on the sidewalk and maybe three sits at the counter inside. Food was delicious and full of flavor. The gumbo was sooo sooo good and so was their sandwiches! Highly recommend!!!!!

As someone from Los Angeles, I've always had a curiosity about trying authentic gumbo. It wasn't until I randomly discovered a hidden gem in downtown LA that I found what I was looking for. Gumbo Boys serves up delicious traditional dishes, and their beans and rice were particularly delightful.The staff was very attentive to our needs especially since one person had a shrimp allergy.

I did not take photos but I wish I had after it was plated. This Gumbo is better than Harold and Belle's. Cat fish was good. Fries also good. Surprised to taste fried okra. The meal on a scale of 5 being best is a 4.5. It's very difficult to park. It's mos definitely a tough area. Tons of traffic unhoused people. However no one asked for money or food. But the food is so good it outweighs the location. Can't wait to return. Curb side pick up would be a plus

Everything is fireeeeeCajun egg roll, gumbo, cornbread, sausage link, hush puppies soooooooo good